tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4286423669125171382024-03-21T14:01:33.925-07:00Shanay AndersonShanay A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10659643967323149201noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428642366912517138.post-42149821218872600352016-02-03T17:26:00.000-08:002016-02-03T17:26:06.638-08:00Catching UpWell now, look at that! It's a new year, and my blog hasn't a new post to bring it into 2016. The last few months have been filled with projects of an offline nature, which I will unfortunately not have anything to upload from. However, round one of my biggest project is essentially finished, so I'm hoping to get back into uploading to my blog again. And we'll start with my favorite sketch from Drawlloween, because only just now have I realized that I never uploaded anything from that here!
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If you'd like to see the rest, you can view my Drawlloween sketches <a href="http://http://shanayanderson.deviantart.com/art/Drawlloween-2015-570132662">HERE</a>. Cheers to a new year!Shanay A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10659643967323149201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428642366912517138.post-70522273672089084162015-10-13T17:17:00.000-07:002015-10-13T17:17:34.383-07:00Cleaning Up the WIPsAn old Jak and Daxter sketch that I decided to have another go at (in an effort to reduce the number of uncooperative WIPs on my desktop). I think I like it enough to finish it. We’ll see.
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And I am also doing Drawlloween this year. I will upload my sketches for that in the near-ish future.Shanay A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10659643967323149201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428642366912517138.post-91358819108473756362015-09-14T18:10:00.000-07:002015-09-14T18:10:48.835-07:00Uploadin' AwayWhew... It's been a little while since I've uploaded anything to my blogs. I've been a bit lax on the uploading, but never fear! I shall continue to upload my random scribbles as per usual, though probably a bit more slowly than before for a little bit. I'm currently doing an illustration course with Oatley Academy, and I have several projects outside of art that I've been working on. However, one of my biggest reasons for being silent was the overall of my portfolio site, which you can view <a href="http://shanayanderson.squarespace.com">here</a>. I'm still working out the kinks, but I think it's a definite improvement over my previous portfolio.
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You guys aren't here to listen to me prattle on about all of that, though. You want to see drawings and things! So, to placate you, here are some fox doodles (done for one of my OA assignments):
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Fan confession: Haldir is my favorite LOTR elf. I don't know why, the guy is barely in the movies. But I like 'im anyway.Shanay A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10659643967323149201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428642366912517138.post-38078545866696077992015-01-11T19:56:00.000-08:002015-01-11T19:56:09.798-08:00Book Time: The Storyboard ArtistI have two newer art books that I recently added to my shelves. I just read one of them today, so I thought I'd better write my thoughts, such as they are, while the book is still fresh in my mind. So, here goes!
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Title: <b>The Storyboard Artist</b> (<a href="http://www.giuseppecristiano.com">Giuseppe Cristiano</a>)
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Who should read it: Aspiring storyboarders, and people who work with storyboarders
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When I ordered <b>The Storyboard Artist</b>, I was expecting a book filled with storyboarding tricks and techniques. You know, like your basic how-to art book. Do NOT expect to learn storyboarding basics if you order this book. <b>The Storyboard Artist</b> is similar to <b>Your Career in Animation</b> by David B. Levy, except you get a candid camera look at what it's like to be a storyboarder instead of a broader overview of animation as a whole. It provides a valuable inside look into the storyboarding industry from a veteran's perspective, so if you're hankerin' for some insider knowledge this is likely the book for you.
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<b>The Storyboard Artist</b> discusses the behind-the-scenes goings on of film, TV, and advertising storyboarding. This includes tips on what to expect, cheats for certain situations, and advice for doing a good job and making a good impression. I think this information alone is pretty great, since it prepares you for stuff that you wouldn't possibly know about unless you'd already been there. But along with that information you also get chapters dedicated to other important topics, such as what tools you'll need, how to stay organized, how to promote yourself, and a section titled "Freelance Survival Tips". (That last one is probably good for ANY freelancer to know...) My personal favorite sections were chapter 4, which covers framing and camera movements, and the segments devoted to contracts and bookkeeping, respectively. It was nice to hear about some of the behind-the-scenes stuff that is a little more mundane, as I don't think that sort of thing gets covered very often in art books, despite how important it is to your future career. I also recommend checking out the glossary, which includes terms that aren't covered in the main text of the book.
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One thing I should note that I found kind of odd: Every now and then, while you're reading, you'll come to a spot where it looks like someone forgot to finish writing. Random words, just sort of missing. It only happens a few times, but it happens enough to be noticeable. Otherwise, it was a thoroughly enjoyable read, and I would highly recommend this to anybody interested in the art of storyboarding.Shanay A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10659643967323149201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428642366912517138.post-18429355894765539962015-01-05T18:38:00.000-08:002015-01-05T18:38:05.088-08:00Doodlin'A really quick warm-up doodle, featuring my favorite hobbit… Bilbo!
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A Hellboy pose / expression sheet in the style of Sean Galloway I did a little while a go, as part of a fun little facebook challenge. Not much to say about this one.Shanay A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10659643967323149201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428642366912517138.post-27096192314055142072014-12-01T19:42:00.000-08:002014-12-01T19:47:31.878-08:00More Books: Art of Drawing AnatomyIt's been a while since I've given a brief review of any of my art books. As I'm sure many of you are just dying to know which books are on my shelves, I thought I would appease you by doing a quick lil' blurb about a book I've had for a year or so, but only read yesterday. Be excited!
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Title: <b>Art of Drawing Anatomy</b> (David Sanmiguel)
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Who should read it: New artists
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Okay, "awesome" is not actually how I would describe this book. On my shelf I have books that I love, and books that didn't quite live up to my expectations. This would be one of the latter. My reason for picking up this book in the first place was to once and for all figure out the placement of the upper arm muscles, as well as to get tips and tricks on drawing anatomy in general. I was a little disappointed that I didn't get a more useful analysis, such as multiple arm views with muscles flexed and relaxed, explanations of the muscle structure, or a close look at how they connect. You do get some views, but I didn't really find it helpful. After I read the entire book, I think my overall impression was that I could have used a few less "Step-by-step" drawing tutorials for drawing the human form (though useful, it took up a large portion of the book) and more discussion of the actual anatomy (as per the book's title).
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However, I am not saying that this book is useless. Far from it! It just wasn't what <i>I</i> was looking for in an anatomy book. In the hands of a new artist, this book would probably be extremely helpful. Though titled an anatomy book, it's really more of a general how-to-draw for the human form. <b>Art of Drawing Anatomy</b> has sections on drawing tools (as well as how to use them), several methods for breaking down the human form (such as using body axes to construct the basic pose), anatomy of bones and muscles, how to get the feel of movement, and, as mentioned before, step-by-step drawings of the human form. It covers quite a bit, and I did find the proportion diagram at the bottom of page 15, the skeleton and muscle drawing shortcuts, and the sections on movement helpful. (There is a section on facial construction, but I would recommend going elsewhere if you want to learn the intricacies of the human face, as this was one of the weaker sections, in my opinion.) This book also has quite a few photos and drawings of the human body, so you won't lack for reference. If you happen to be an artist just beginning to draw anatomy, <b>Art of Drawing Anatomy</b> might just be the book for you. Just keep in mind that it might not be for every<i>body</i>.
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:DShanay A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10659643967323149201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428642366912517138.post-56363046958068603522014-11-26T12:55:00.000-08:002014-11-26T12:55:10.889-08:00Some Timed SketchesJust a quick update before Thanksgiving gets fully underway. Some more face sketches (I like drawing faces, in case you haven’t noticed) and some animals.
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Happy Thanksgiving!Shanay A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10659643967323149201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428642366912517138.post-38427129829372846682014-11-19T13:43:00.000-08:002014-11-19T13:48:43.593-08:00ScorpioAlrighty, it's about time I got some newer stuff uploaded. I've been spending a lot of time getting my web pages updated, synced up, and good to go, so I've mostly been ignoring my sketch blog. Enough of that business, I say! Here's a Doodle United sketch (theme: Star Sign) from a little while ago. Which is, shockingly enough, a pencil sketch. You won't see many of those due to my epic lack of motivation for using my scanner.
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A personified Scorpio:
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Color: my eternal foe.Shanay A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10659643967323149201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428642366912517138.post-59772102791030938242014-03-04T15:51:00.000-08:002014-03-04T15:51:01.780-08:00Dance TimeI don't have too much to say about this. I was watching some dancing on Youtube, and at some point started to do a quick sheet of gestures from part of a Bharatanatyam dance:
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At the moment I am being entertained by some of the abandoned WIP images I'm finding on my computer. I may have to upload a few, just for kicks and giggles.Shanay A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10659643967323149201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428642366912517138.post-50868192298059024802014-01-06T16:42:00.000-08:002014-01-06T16:42:17.729-08:00SketchesLook, some sketches of hands and facial expressions! You know it's exciting! :D
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At the request of my brother, you get Gir (with piggy) and Freakazoid. If you grew up on these shows, I regret to inform you that you are very likely insane. :) I only had a little space left on my page, so I also did a mini-Tessai from Samurai 7.Shanay A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10659643967323149201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428642366912517138.post-15047594655175382702013-10-20T17:30:00.003-07:002013-10-20T17:30:51.853-07:00Inktober 13 - 15I'm only half way through these drawings, and already art block is trying to trip me up. Here are three more:
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Poor Sherlock Holmes suffered the brunt of my art block, I think. Ronald Howard would be ashamed. We also have Pikachu (don't say I never do anything for you, cousin!), and Pitch Black from Rise of the Guardians. Being his bad self.Shanay A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10659643967323149201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428642366912517138.post-19132458015921036332013-10-17T19:10:00.000-07:002013-10-17T19:10:01.156-07:00Inktober 10 - 12This is a record. Two days in a row that I've actually uploaded drawings for Inktober. I think playing the Game of Thrones theme on repeat was a primary factor in my sudden burst of motivation. Nothing says epic like the theme to that show!
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Today we have Kell (one of my characters, the pose was directly referenced), a somewhat disturbed looking tiger (and with scribbly legs like that, he probably has a right to be disturbed), and DC Nation Animal Man. Because he totally saved that cow.Shanay A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10659643967323149201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428642366912517138.post-13054969525687921852013-10-16T17:07:00.000-07:002013-10-16T17:07:10.373-07:00Inktober 7 - 9Oh look, random ink drawings:
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Nothing makes a sketchbook look quite as legit as a page full of Question, Companion Cube, and comic book Loki. Just saying. Oh yeah, and little chess piece Thor. Because... He had to be there somewhere.Shanay A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10659643967323149201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428642366912517138.post-54448402601413202372013-10-10T19:29:00.003-07:002013-10-10T19:29:57.414-07:00Inktober 4 - 6Round two:
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This time we have mini - Kirk vs. mini - Darth Vader duking it out over their toys (the Enterprise and the Death Star, respectively), Argonath from Lord of the Rings, and one of my own characters with her pet tarantula.
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I've also found that I cannot draw rocks. I will leave you in peace while I go research rock formations.Shanay A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10659643967323149201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428642366912517138.post-27646512079354179472013-10-09T15:54:00.001-07:002013-10-09T18:46:36.992-07:00Inktober 1 - 3Playing a bit of catch-up on Inktober (just found out about it), so here are my first three sketches:
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We have here (in left to right order): Short-armed Dinosaur vs. Unimpressed Chicken, Captain America, Cyborg 004. The first two were done with pilot fine point ink pens, the third was a good ol' sharpie sketch.
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Enjoy! And if you're interested in doing Inktober, go here for a quick summary of what it is: <a href="http://mrjakeparker.com/2012/10/01/inktober-day-1/">Click It</a>Shanay A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10659643967323149201noreply@blogger.com0